Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers,
Q5. Why is access to computational infrastructure becoming important for economic competitiveness? Examine the role of public digital infrastructure in democratising access to Artificial Intelligence. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: IE
Why the question
The rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence and India’s efforts to build shared compute and AI infrastructure through the IndiaAI Mission.
Key Demand of the question
The question requires explaining the importance of computational infrastructure for economic competitiveness and examining how public digital infrastructure can widen and democratise access to AI capabilities.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Compute as a critical infrastructure and strategic resource in an AI-driven economy.
Body
- Computational infrastructure and competitiveness: Explain its role in innovation, productivity, research and technological capability.
- Democratising access to AI: Examine how public digital infrastructure can lower entry barriers and widen AI access across startups, MSMEs, academia and regions.
Conclusion
Conclude by highlighting the need to develop inclusive and accessible AI infrastructure for broad-based innovation and economic competitiveness.
